BCA Online Newsletter - Brandermill Community
January 23, 2015
Weekly News for Residents on the Go
Brandermill launches student scholarship program The student scholarship program is a community partnership between school system aimed at providing student opportunities for community service leading to eligibility for college scholarships. At this time, participation is limited to high school seniors who reside in Brandermill, including those who are home-schooled. This partnership has the full and enthusiastic support of the Chesterthe county’s launch of the “Design for Excellence” initiative. “Design for Excellence” is structured to emphasize student volunteerism and community involvement as a part of student graduation requirements. Brandermill is the perfect place to launch this cutting edge program System. Clover Hill High School seniors who are current Brandermill
BCA Board Reduces 2015 Pool Membership Fees BCA Board Members voted to reduce pool membership fees for the 2015 season. This decision makes the pool membership an even better value for Brandermill residents. Special incentives for joining early are still available. 2015 Resident Pool Membership Fee Family - $195 Single - $140 Add-on - $75 per person Caregiver - $75 Daily - $6
For more information on special incentives and registration forms visit our website.
Is it YOUR TURN to Serve? There are two seats on the BCA Board of Directors that are up for election this spring. The current terms of President Charlie Davis and Director Jack Bettin will be coming to an end in April. Any member interested in running for the Board is strongly encouraged to contact Community Manager John Bailey at [email protected] or call 744-1035x1002
to the community. Such opportunities might include volunteering for a committee that parallels a student’s interests, assisting staff in the BCA projects that their creative young minds produce. At the completion of their project(s)/service, participating students are eligible to apply for scholarships from the BCA. The BCA Board of Directors has included $2,000 in the annual budget to be awarded in $250 to $500 increments (depending on program participation) to students who meet the scholarship criteria.
tive community involvement opportunities for Brandermill youth,
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-
See Scholarship Program on page 2
Your opinion counts! The Special Committee on Abandoned and Rental Properties (SCARP) and the NRC are seeking Brandermill property owners’ input on its revised recommendations to be submitted for vote at the February 2 Board of Directors meeting. Don’t delay completing the questionnaire, the deadline is January 31.
Chesterfield Animal Control Rabies Clinic Sat., Jan. 31, 1-3 p.m. Chesterfield County Fairgounds 1030 Courthouse Rd. Chesterfield, VA 23832 Cost is $10 per pet (cash only) Dogs must be on a leash and cats should be in a carrier.
Timber...
Preventing Hypothermia
The sound of chainsaws and trees falling were all along Brandermill Parkway this past week. Hertzler Tree Service completed all removals marked and have begun work down Millridge Parkway, which should be completed next week. wood logs available for pickup at North Beach Pool parking lot beginning February 7. The wood is green and will need to be seasoned before burning.
Cold weather doesn’t necessarily mean the end of boating season for some hearty souls. Many boaters
Photo by Danny Ramsey
photo by Ann Hunt
FREE Parent-Teacher Resource Fair Parents and teachers of students who have disabilities can gather information and ask questions during a free resource fair. Parent-Teacher Resource Center’s Resource Fair on January 29, 4-6 p.m. at the Career and Technical Center @ Hull. For more information and to register visit the website.
mild winter days are uncrowded and beautiful out on the water. The air may be pleasant but the cold water can kill. Hypothermia in layman’s terms is decreased body temperature. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary offers a description of the dangers of hypothermia and what you should do to ensure your safety. Hypothermia is a serious life-threatening condition. It happens when the body’s internal temperature drops below the point where normal body functions occur. It is usually thought of as a cold-weather or cold-water condition, but it can occur at temperatures well above freezing, even in waters as warm as 80 degrees. Hypothermia occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can slows, and then stops. In deeper stages of hypothermia, the speech becomes slurred, then incoherent. Eventually, lethargy sets in and breathing slows and becomes shallow and erratic. Finally, the loss of consciousness occurs, leading to death.
In an Emergency
You will lose more heat by swimming than you will by treading water. In 70-degree water, a person can survive for 18 -
35-degree water, the statistics drop to one-and three-quarters
Scholarship Program Continued from page 2.
mill’s marketability to new families and others who value a comIt provides a visible and important opportunity for our resident students to get excited about and involved with projects that positively impact their neighbors and neighborhoods. It is hoped that the effects of this partnership will be felt by many within the community and the schools for many years to come, with scholarships that solidify personal commitments and connections between students, neighbors, and the BCA community. For complete scholarship program information please view documents.
your body as compact as possible. to conserve warmth. If you are wearing a type III life jacket, keep your legs tightly together and keep your arms tight to your side. Lean your head back to keep your face out of the water. the majority of your body’s heat. Until next time, fair winds and calm seas.
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Weekly News for Residents on the Go
Brandermill launches student scholarship program The student scholarship program is a community partnership between school system aimed at providing student opportunities for community service leading to eligibility for college scholarships. At this time, participation is limited to high school seniors who reside in Brandermill, including those who are home-schooled. This partnership has the full and enthusiastic support of the Chesterthe county’s launch of the “Design for Excellence” initiative. “Design for Excellence” is structured to emphasize student volunteerism and community involvement as a part of student graduation requirements. Brandermill is the perfect place to launch this cutting edge program System. Clover Hill High School seniors who are current Brandermill
BCA Board Reduces 2015 Pool Membership Fees BCA Board Members voted to reduce pool membership fees for the 2015 season. This decision makes the pool membership an even better value for Brandermill residents. Special incentives for joining early are still available. 2015 Resident Pool Membership Fee Family - $195 Single - $140 Add-on - $75 per person Caregiver - $75 Daily - $6
For more information on special incentives and registration forms visit our website.
Is it YOUR TURN to Serve? There are two seats on the BCA Board of Directors that are up for election this spring. The current terms of President Charlie Davis and Director Jack Bettin will be coming to an end in April. Any member interested in running for the Board is strongly encouraged to contact Community Manager John Bailey at [email protected] or call 744-1035x1002
to the community. Such opportunities might include volunteering for a committee that parallels a student’s interests, assisting staff in the BCA projects that their creative young minds produce. At the completion of their project(s)/service, participating students are eligible to apply for scholarships from the BCA. The BCA Board of Directors has included $2,000 in the annual budget to be awarded in $250 to $500 increments (depending on program participation) to students who meet the scholarship criteria.
tive community involvement opportunities for Brandermill youth,
-
-
See Scholarship Program on page 2
Your opinion counts! The Special Committee on Abandoned and Rental Properties (SCARP) and the NRC are seeking Brandermill property owners’ input on its revised recommendations to be submitted for vote at the February 2 Board of Directors meeting. Don’t delay completing the questionnaire, the deadline is January 31.
Chesterfield Animal Control Rabies Clinic Sat., Jan. 31, 1-3 p.m. Chesterfield County Fairgounds 1030 Courthouse Rd. Chesterfield, VA 23832 Cost is $10 per pet (cash only) Dogs must be on a leash and cats should be in a carrier.
Timber...
Preventing Hypothermia
The sound of chainsaws and trees falling were all along Brandermill Parkway this past week. Hertzler Tree Service completed all removals marked and have begun work down Millridge Parkway, which should be completed next week. wood logs available for pickup at North Beach Pool parking lot beginning February 7. The wood is green and will need to be seasoned before burning.
Cold weather doesn’t necessarily mean the end of boating season for some hearty souls. Many boaters
Photo by Danny Ramsey
photo by Ann Hunt
FREE Parent-Teacher Resource Fair Parents and teachers of students who have disabilities can gather information and ask questions during a free resource fair. Parent-Teacher Resource Center’s Resource Fair on January 29, 4-6 p.m. at the Career and Technical Center @ Hull. For more information and to register visit the website.
mild winter days are uncrowded and beautiful out on the water. The air may be pleasant but the cold water can kill. Hypothermia in layman’s terms is decreased body temperature. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary offers a description of the dangers of hypothermia and what you should do to ensure your safety. Hypothermia is a serious life-threatening condition. It happens when the body’s internal temperature drops below the point where normal body functions occur. It is usually thought of as a cold-weather or cold-water condition, but it can occur at temperatures well above freezing, even in waters as warm as 80 degrees. Hypothermia occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can slows, and then stops. In deeper stages of hypothermia, the speech becomes slurred, then incoherent. Eventually, lethargy sets in and breathing slows and becomes shallow and erratic. Finally, the loss of consciousness occurs, leading to death.
In an Emergency
You will lose more heat by swimming than you will by treading water. In 70-degree water, a person can survive for 18 -
35-degree water, the statistics drop to one-and three-quarters
Scholarship Program Continued from page 2.
mill’s marketability to new families and others who value a comIt provides a visible and important opportunity for our resident students to get excited about and involved with projects that positively impact their neighbors and neighborhoods. It is hoped that the effects of this partnership will be felt by many within the community and the schools for many years to come, with scholarships that solidify personal commitments and connections between students, neighbors, and the BCA community. For complete scholarship program information please view documents.
your body as compact as possible. to conserve warmth. If you are wearing a type III life jacket, keep your legs tightly together and keep your arms tight to your side. Lean your head back to keep your face out of the water. the majority of your body’s heat. Until next time, fair winds and calm seas.
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